Gordon Martz Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

American

Gordon Martz and Jane Martz were prominent designers and creators of simple, elegant, handcrafted ceramic goods. Their vintage mid-century modern designs for table lamps, floor lamps, chandeliers and pendants are daring but relaxed and make for versatile additions to any space.

Jane Martz’s grandmother established the family-owned American lampshades company Marshall Studios in Indianapolis, Indiana, in 1922. Jessie “Muz” Marshall produced hand-painted lampshades out of her home, then expanded to include lamp bases made of wood. The business later moved to Veedersburg. After studying at New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, Jane and Gordon joined the company in the early 1950s and stepped in to run Marshall Studios after it had been managed by Jane’s parents. Gordon and Jane instilled the brand with fresh energy and new ideas. They introduced innovative modernist stoneware lamps, decorative accessories and more that became immediately popular with new homeowners of the era. Later, there was a return to lamp bases made solely of wood, and floor lamps, bookends and tables with tile tops appeared in the company catalogs.

The Marshall Studios M101 lamp was featured in the Museum of Modern Art’s “Good Design” exhibit in 1953, which also featured the work of other mid-century luminaries such as Jens Risom, Paul McCobb, George Nelson and more.

Gordon and Jane explored color and texture at the company during the 1950s and ‘60s and continued the rich legacy of craftsmanship for which Marshall Studios had become known. The manufacturer secured government contracts and their works were featured in Interiors magazine. Etchings and other decoration continued to be done by hand, and Jane eventually also took an interest in the fabric and textiles used to hand-cover the paper shades, producing a complementary line of hand-woven pillows and other goods.

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Creator: Gordon Martz

Rare Set Coffee Tea Water Pitcher Plates, Cups & Saucers Signed by Martz Studio

$1,020Sale Price / set|20% Off

Rare Set Coffee Tea Water Pitcher Plates, Cups & Saucers Signed by Martz Studio

By Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios

Located in San Diego, CA

An incredible and rare set by Gordon Martz for Marshall studios each piece is signed and comes with 4 espresso cups, 4 small plates a sugar, and a creamer, nice condition no chips or...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gordon Martz Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pottery

Selection of Midcentury Ceramic Lamps

$1,500 / item

Selection of Midcentury Ceramic Lamps

By Gordon Martz, Upsala Ekeby

Located in Atlanta, GA

Selection of Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Lamps, circa 1950s - 1960s. They are priced at $1500 each. The price noted and measurements noted include the shade. They are all rewi...

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gordon Martz Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Metal

Rare Handmade Set of 10 Stoneware Tumblers by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall

$1,450 / set

Rare Handmade Set of 10 Stoneware Tumblers by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall

By Gordon Martz

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Rare set of 10 stoneware tumblers created by Gordon and Jane Martz. They measure 5 5/8" in height by 3 1/8" in diameter and all re signed Martz. In very good vintage condition. The ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gordon Martz Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Stoneware

Studio Made Ceramic Bowl by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios

$680

Studio Made Ceramic Bowl by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios

By Gordon Martz

Located in Buffalo, NY

Earth-tone ceramic bowl with matte glaze by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios. Signed in the ceramic along with ori...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gordon Martz Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Gordon Martz Modern Pitcher

$450

Gordon Martz Modern Pitcher

By Gordon Martz

Located in New York, NY

1960s modern ceramic pitcher designed by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gordon Martz Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Oak and Ceramic Bookends by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios

$375 / set

H 7.5 in W 5 in D 4.5 in

Oak and Ceramic Bookends by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios

By Marshall Studios

Located in Round Rock, TX

Beautiful pair of bookends by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios, circa 1960s. These bookends are made from oak and feature a beautiful matte black ceramic in a spiral pa...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gordon Martz Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Oak

Tea Pot by Gordon and Jane Martz

$480

H 10 in W 6 in D 7 in

Tea Pot by Gordon and Jane Martz

By Gordon & Jane Martz

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

The Gordon and Jane Martz ceramic tea pot is a stunning piece of functional art that seamlessly combines form and function. Handcrafted by the renowned American ceramicists, Gordon a...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gordon Martz Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Large Blue Enamel Krenit Bowl by Herbert Krenchel

$595

H 3.5 in Dm 15.5 in

Large Blue Enamel Krenit Bowl by Herbert Krenchel

By Herbert Krenchel, Krenit

Located in Stockton, NJ

A large blue enamel Krenit bowl by Herbert Krenchel.

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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Gordon Martz Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal

1960s Green Glass Pitcher American Collectible Barware

$95

H 9 in W 9.5 in D 7 in

1960s Green Glass Pitcher American Collectible Barware

By Blendo Glass 1

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage pastel green glass ware pitcher, American collectible. 1960s Green Glass Pitcher American Collectible Barware. Gorgeous 1960s Blendo green lar...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gordon Martz Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Mid-Century Modern Mexican Petite Pitcher by Los Castillo

$300

H 4.34 in W 3.55 in D 2.37 in

Mid-Century Modern Mexican Petite Pitcher by Los Castillo

By Los Castillo

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1960. We offer this Mid-Century Modern Mexican Petite Pitcher sporting an amazing handle in a bird motif by Los Castillo Taxco México. The pitcher Marked Los Castillo Taxco Mex...

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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gordon Martz Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Precious Stone

Clear Glass Modernist Margarita Martini Cocktail Pitcher

$275Sale Price|21% Off

H 5.25 in W 6.5 in D 9.5 in

Clear Glass Modernist Margarita Martini Cocktail Pitcher

Located in Ferndale, MI

Bulbous body drinks pitcher.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gordon Martz Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Handcrafted Modern Porcelain Pitcher Handstitch Leather Wrap

$185 / item

H 9 in Dm 3 in

Handcrafted Modern Porcelain Pitcher Handstitch Leather Wrap

By DBO Home

Located in Sharon, CT

Inspired by Daniel's hand built boats (particularly the leather detail on the wooden oars) the porcelain Remo Pitcher is simple and elegant with a hand stit...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Gordon Martz Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Leather, Porcelain

fferrone Set of 2 Contemporary Glass Handmade Tumblers

$380 / set

H 3.94 in Dm 3.15 in

fferrone Set of 2 Contemporary Glass Handmade Tumblers

By Felicia Ferrone

Located in Chicago, IL

Flight tumbler glass - Set of 2 The Flight tumblers from fferrone are glassware essentials that are great for serving water, soft drinks, and juice as well as serving cocktails and alcoholic drinks. A collection fully in character with fferrone design...

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2010s Czech Modern Gordon Martz Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Jane and Gordon Martz Ceramic Tile and Walnut Bookends for Marshall Studios

$300

H 7.5 in W 5 in D 4.25 in

Jane and Gordon Martz Ceramic Tile and Walnut Bookends for Marshall Studios

By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz

Located in Chicago, IL

These ceramic tile and walnut bookends were designed and made by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. The rectangular forms are softened by the loose brush strokes in the glaz...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gordon Martz Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Walnut, Ceramic

Mid Century Bluerina Footed Tumblers by Denby - Set of 5

$135 / set

H 6.25 in Dm 3.5 in

Mid Century Bluerina Footed Tumblers by Denby - Set of 5

Located in Fairfield, CA

A set of 5 gorgeous mid century "Bluerina" footed tumblers, made in collaboration with Denby and England and Krosno Glass of Poland. Each glass has a cyli...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Gordon Martz Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Cubist Amber Glass Iced Tea Tumblers - Set of 6 - Whitehall by Colony

$95 / set

H 6 in Dm 3.5 in

Cubist Amber Glass Iced Tea Tumblers - Set of 6 - Whitehall by Colony

Located in Fairfield, CA

A set of 6 tall vintage footed glasses with a cubist design in amber glass. Made in the Whitehall pattern by Colony. Perfect for iced tea, water, or cocktails. Textured exteriors wit...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gordon Martz Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Pair of Dupont Table Lamps - Contemporary Handmade Ceramic, postmodern sculpture

$2,900 / item

H 23 in W 10 in D 10 in

Pair of Dupont Table Lamps - Contemporary Handmade Ceramic, postmodern sculpture

By Calyer Ceramics

Located in Brooklyn, NY

One of a kind ceramic lamps, thrown on the potters wheel and assembled by hand. The lamp base is comprised of three different clay bodies and features a ...

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2010s American Modern Gordon Martz Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Previously Available Items

Large Martz Marshall Studios Incised Stoneware Bowl

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H 2.5 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in

Large Martz Marshall Studios Incised Stoneware Bowl

By Marshall Studios, Gordon Martz

Located in Round Rock, TX

A large stoneware bowl by Martz for Marshall Studios. Incised by hand with an eye-catching motif.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gordon Martz Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Gordon Martz Large Scale Ceramic Vessel

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H 7.5 in W 21 in D 19 in

Gordon Martz Large Scale Ceramic Vessel

By Gordon Martz

Located in Phoenix, AZ

This Martz ceramic vessel in a rarely seen large scale shows off a sturdy platform base in earthenware tones with the inside of the bowl in a white glaze laced with minimal brown and...

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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gordon Martz Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Pottery

Unusual Gordon Martz Ceramic Cups

Sold

H 5.5 in Dm 3 in

Unusual Gordon Martz Ceramic Cups

By Gordon Martz

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

An interesting set of eight (8) ceramic cups by Gordon Martz, circa 1960s. Elegant simple form in dark espresso brown-almost black with contrasting raw natural surface on the bottom....

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gordon Martz Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Gordon Martz Pottery Serving Platter Centrepiece

Sold

H 3.25 in Dm 15.25 in

Gordon Martz Pottery Serving Platter Centrepiece

By Gordon Martz

Located in New Windsor, NY

Wonderful and rare form signed Gordon Martz serving platter centrepiece. Large matte glazed pottery dish with a metal wire and leather wrapped handle caddy. Incised line motif decora...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gordon Martz Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Gordon Martz serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.

Gordon Martz serveware, ceramics, silver and glass are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Gordon Martz serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original serveware, ceramics, silver and glass by Gordon Martz were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider serveware, ceramics, silver and glass by Peter Schlumbohm, Gordon & Jane Martz, and Marshall Studios. Prices for Gordon Martz serveware, ceramics, silver and glass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $450 and can go as high as $1,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,055.